"Anti Mojo, the Running Foe, HAD to go", thank you MIZUNO.

Happy Friday to all. I have been a "loop snoop" for a few years now and finally decided to share a post with all of you fellow "loopers". I live in the southeast, yes, "humidity central", and love to run in ANY kind of weather with the exception of the windy kind (I am a shorty and can't stand my ground).
I have been a consistent runner for over ten years now and have completed two marathons. I am excited to share that several of my running family members and I have registered for the Savannah RnR marathon in November. Yay.
I have been in a running slump for quite sometime now. Yes, the ultimate "running foe" took up residence with me. I had been noticing that over the past two years my left leg and hip felt a little "different" on my runs. Some days she just felt heavy, and on others she ached from the hip down to the toes. Interestingly, and painfully I "semi trained" for my second marathon which was back in February of this year. LOL, my finish time was way longer than I would have ever wanted, BUT my only goal ever when I do run in an organized event is to finish and anything faster than that is a BONUS, LOL.
My point and reason in sharing this post is this, listen to those around you in the running community, especially IF they just so happen to be a professional in the running shoe industry. I have been suffering with this "unnecessary" leg issue ALL due to a pronation issue just involving my left leg. For many years I had been listening to other members of the running community share their thoughts on gait analysis, proper form, the right running shoe, blah, blah, blah, all the while thinking to myself,"hmm, I do not need a "shoe salesman" to tell me what type of shoe my running legs need". Uh WRONG. I am sooo happy to say that, "Anti Mojo, the Running Foe, was sent away packing by Mizuno", all because I finally LISTENED to a running shoe professional who strongly urged me to go have gait analysis done and seek a professional opinion. Wow, what a difference a "gait" makes.
I am one happy girl now. No hip, knee or toe issues so far and WOW do those "feathers" feel good on my feet. My ability to pick up distance and pace has been a welcomed feeling. Now, go get your gait on. Miles of smiles to yas.

Good advice, and thanks for the reminder! I am about to run my first half post-baby, and my reward to myself after race day is new shoes from my favorite local running store. I can't wait for the analysis!

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